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222. Vehicle inspection
A vehicle inspection is an official check to determine whether a vehicle is safe, roadworthy and compliant with applicable technical and environmental requirements. Depending on the country and type of vehicle, inspections may check the brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, emissions, identification and other safety-related components. Inspection rules and intervals vary between countries: some vehicles require regular periodic inspections, while others may also need an inspection after major modifications, an accident, importation or a change of ownership.
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Is vehicle inspection mandatory in Belgium?
Yes. Vehicles that fall within the inspection requirements must undergo an official technical inspection. The rules are administered by the three Belgian regions: Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia, so some procedures and inspection intervals can differ between regions.
When does a passenger car need its first technical inspection in Belgium?
A normal passenger car generally needs its first periodic technical inspection when it reaches four years after its first registration.
How often do passenger cars need technical inspection in Flanders?
Since 1 September 2026, passenger cars generally have a two-year inspection period, subject to the applicable transitional and inspection-certificate conditions.

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